Joseph J. Pichotta

A private Memorial Service for Joseph J. Pichotta, age 69, of Inverness, IL, will be held at a later date.

Joe died peacefully, at home, on May 27, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Margo; children, Leah (Matt) Klein of Green Bay, WI, Anthony (Susan) Pichotta of Rocky River, OH, and Dr. Karl (Dr. Amelia Harrison) Pichotta of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Nathan & Owen Klein, Jackson, William, and Emily Pichotta; brothers, Peter and Philip (Mary Beth); sister-in-law, Marilyn Pichotta Rocole; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Helen, brother, David, and sister-in-law Joan.

Joe was born in Laona, WI, raised in Wabeno, WI, and graduated from Wabeno High School.  He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology before working for Merck and American Cyanamid.  In 1983, he started his own business, Joseph Industries, a specialty chemical sales agency.  Professionally, Joe was a 40-plus year member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), and the Water Environmental Federation (WEF).  Joe was a long-time member and usher of Holy Family Church in Inverness.  During his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, card playing, and reading.

Donations in his memory can be made to the general building fund of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, PO Box 280, Wabeno, WI 54566.